Articles by Matt Careccia:
Virtual Yelp Event: Organic Juice Tasting w/ Suja Juice
On Thursday March 18th, 75 members of the Yelp Elite Squad attended a virtual juice sampling with Suja Juice. After the previous week’s historic blizzard, this was exactly what the doctor ordered—bringing the community together to explore a fantastic product. Colorado Field Marketing Manager, Melissa Garcia, offered her unparalleled expertise when it comes to all-things-juice…. Read more
Virtual Yelp Event: Valentine’s Day Wine & Cheese Pairing
On Wednesday February 10th, 50 members of the Yelp Elite Squad (and their dates) attended a virtual wine & cheese pairing with Infinite Monkey Theorem and So Damn Gouda. Four IMT wines paired perfectly with four SDG cheeses and accoutrements—making for a fun, safe and delicious night in on a cool winter evening. Tour coordinator… Read more
The 2020 Denver Virtual Yelpies Awards Show
Wednesday evening marked our most special night of the year, the annual Yelpies Awards Show. We’ve been dealt a strange hand in 2020, so this year we broadcasted the awards via a virtual presentation on Zoom. Yelp Elites gathered in the comfort of their own homes, walked the virtual red carpet, sat back and enjoyed… Read more
Steamboat Springs: A Socially-Distanced Getaway
Summer has been different this year. Quite different. And if there’s one thing we miss, it’s traveling. In Colorado, we’re fortunate to have breathtaking mountain towns surrounding us—in a relatively short driving distance no matter which corner of the state you reside. Maybe it’s time for a road trip. Pardon us, a socially-distanced road trip.*… Read more
Mile High Munchies: Your 4/20 Guide For Delivery or Takeout
As we begin week five of shelter in place here in Colorado, our usual health-conscious routines have gone by the wayside. Moreover, as we celebrate 4/20 from the safety of our homes—a first for us in Denver, the Mile High city and state capitol—let’s support local restaurants that are serving up those specialty stoner foods…. Read more
Yelp Rolls Into Edo Higan Sushi & Stone
On Wednesday night, 42 members of the Yelp Elite Squad (YES!) attended a menu sampling at Edo Higan Sushi & Stone in Lone Tree, CO. The ambitious tasting menu boasted individually plated items—including sushi rolls, appetizers, and a communal hot lava stone-cooking experience, which made the night one for the ages. Edo Higan translates to “the… Read more
Yelp’s Agave Fiesta at State 38 Distilling
On Tuesday night, 30 members of the Yelp Elite Squad (YES!) attended a cocktail sampling at State 38 Distilling in Golden, CO. From educational distillery tours, an ambitious craft cocktail menu and delicious bites that warmed us up from the cold, it surely was a night to remember. After guests checked in, they immediately made… Read more
Yelp’s Holiday Hangover at Rayback Collective
On Wednesday night, 125 Yelpers attended our annual Holiday Hangover event—hosted at Rayback Collective in Boulder. Guests had the unique opportunity to sample delicious cuisine from Roxie’s Tacos, Naked Lunch, Infinitus Pie and Sara’s Cosmic Cookie Dough, while sipping on tasty brews from Avery Brewing Co, Oskar Blues Brewery, and Upslope Brewing. Situated in the… Read more
Yelp’s Winter Workout at The Cycling Yogi
During the first snowfall of 2020, Yelp Denver teamed up with The Cycling Yogi for a winter workout class. 25 Yelpers attended the unique 30/30 class last Thursday, and left feeling motivated and rejuvenated. Guests were greeted by studio owner, Susie Nelson, and The Cycling Yogi staff. The studio in Lakewood has been in business… Read more
Yelp Soars Into Badge Day at FlyteCo Brewing
On Thursday night, 50 Yelp Elite Squad members (YES!) attended their first Elite event of 2020 at FlyteCo Brewing. Located in the Tennyson neighborhood, guests had the unique opportunity to take flight with specialty brews from FlyteCo, go behind the scenes of the brewery, and sample delicious tacos from Taco Choi Food Truck. The backyard-born brewery… Read more